The Eden-Eisenhower Correspondence, 1955-1957
Peter G. Boyle
Publisher: University of North Carolina Press
Imprint: The University of North Carolina Press
Published: 03/2006
Pages: 240
Subject: Political Science, History
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Print ISBN: 9.78E+12
eBook ISBN: 9780807876305
DESCRIPTION
Peter G. Boyle's introduction, annotations, and conclusion provide context for the letters--details about the personalities and careers of Eden and Eisenhower and major issues that influenced the Anglo-American relationship up to 1955, such as relations with the Soviet Union, nuclear concerns, colonialism, the Middle and Far East, economic issues, and intelligence matters. The letters themselves offer an intimate look into the special connection between Britain and the United States through the often eloquent words of their leaders. They offer particular insight into the Suez Crisis of 1956, when Eden's and Eisenhower's views greatly diverged over the use of force to resolve the situation. Their personal relationship cooled from that point on and ended with Eden's resignation in January 1957.
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